This is an exciting opportunity to join Telford & Wrekin Council’s Capital Projects Team to lead on the delivery of a variety of projects within the Highways, Transport and Engineering Services area.

Telford a new town has its roots in the 1960s but this doesn’t mean we’re stuck in the past. Over the last 50 years the town has grown and developed into a hub of innovation and investment.

Telford & Wrekin Council is ambitious, always looking to develop, improve and attract investment. The Council has recently delivered a number of exciting projects including the new £250m Southwater Development, £12m Box Road Transport Scheme, £17m Growth Point Package and £12m Telford Town Centre Connectivity Package.

Over the next three years the Council is embarking on a significant investment programme in the highways and transport network including £26m investment into our highways network.

We’re not afraid of a challenge – are you? As the Team Leader for Capital Projects you will lead a multi-disciplinary team of Engineers to support the Council’s growth aspirations.

You will be at the forefront of delivering various capital civil infrastructure projects for the Council including the £9.6m Newport Innovation Park.

You will be responsible for the delivery of the Council’s Highways Capital Programme and the responsibility for these assets that includes roads, footpaths, bridges and drainage, this includes a £26m investment programme into highways over the next three years.